PATRIK SCHICK NEWS

Returns to bench Schick (groin) is on the bench for Thursday's clash with Monaco.

Impact Schick is on the bench for Thursday's match. The forward returns to the bench after a four-month stint on the sideline with a long-term groin injury. When fit Schick should be leading the line with Florian Wirtz likely shifting back into a role in attacking midfield.

FEBRUARY 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Listed as out Schick (illness) is out for Saturday's trip to Hoffenheim, Leverkusen announced.

Impact Schick has been ruled out for Saturday's trip to Hoffenheim due to illness. The forward has seemingly recovered from the groin injury and is now dealing with an illness. Schick will hope to return for a Thursday clash with Monaco.

FEBRUARY 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Left out again Schick (groin) will not be available versus Augsburg on Friday.

Impact Schick had returned to training in the lead-up to Friday's contest but apparently is not yet fit enough to rejoin the match-day squad. Once cleared to play, the forward should be a near-lock for the starting XI, which will likely relegate Amine Adli or Adam Hlozek to a spot on the bench.

FEBRUARY 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to training Schick (groin) returned to training Thursday and could be an option for Friday's clash with Augsburg, manager Xabi Alonso announced.

Impact Schick is continuing to make his way back from a groin injury and appears to be a true game-time call. The forward will hope to make a full return to the starting XI, though with doubts over his fitness an appearance off the bench seems more likely.

FEBRUARY 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Not ready for Bochum match Schick (groin) is getting closer to fitness but will not be available for Wednesday's clash against VfL Bochum, according to Leverkusen manager Xabi Alonso on Tuesday.

Impact Schick has been out since early November with an adductor injury, and while Alonso said he's made "great progress" in the last two weeks, upcoming clashes against Bochum and Dortmund on Wednesday and Sunday likely come slightly too early for his return. Adam Hlozek should remain the center forward until Schick is fit enough to return to the lineup.

JANUARY 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Training individually Schick (groin) was doing individual work in training with Bayer Leverkusen on Wednesday.

Impact Schick has been out since suffering an adductor injury in early November, but he's making progress with his recovery and still has a few weeks to get healthy before the Bundesliga resumes on Jan. 22. Adam Hlozek and Nadiem Amiri have both gotten starts at center forward in his absence.

JANUARY 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Avoids surgery Schick (groin) will not undergo surgery for his adductor issue, bild.de reports.

Impact Schick is avoiding a major groin surgery that could see him sidelined for the remainder of the season, but will still be out until January. The striker faces an uphill battle to return for a Jan. 22 trip to Gladbach.

DECEMBER 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out again Schick (groin) will miss Saturday's clash with Stuttgart, according to manager Xabi Alonso.

Impact Schick is set for yet another match on the sideline, this time with a groin issue. The forward will likely be replaced by Adam Hlozek once more in the starting XI. Schick has missed two matches in a row after re-aggravating the groin injury in the Champions League against Brugge. Schick will have more than two months to recover fully during the Winter break.

NOVEMBER 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Sidelined against Koln Schick (groin) was left out of the match-day squad facing Koln on Wednesday.

Impact Schick has started in all but one of his 16 appearances for the club this season, so should be in the mix to reclaim a spot in the starting XI once cleared to return. In the meantime, Adam Hlozek will feature in a more central attacking role heading into Wednesday's clash.

NOVEMBER 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Considered questionable Schick (adductor) is listed as questionable for Wednesday's match at Koln.

Impact Schick missed Sunday's 5-0 win over Union Berlin with the initial adductor injury and remains limited in his fitness. Adam Hlozek could get another start at striker if Schick isn't ready to play from kickoff with little time to spare before the World Cup.

NOVEMBER 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Out with adductor injury Schick will miss Sunday's match against Union Berlin due to an adductor issue.

Impact Schick has only started once in the last four matches and misses out on his chance with three more games left before the international break. Adam Hlozek should feature at forward alongside Jeremie Frimpong while Schick is out. As Schick has scored just twice in 16 appearances this season, he'll hope for better days when he gets fit.

NOVEMBER 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Quiet in scoreless draw Schick took two shots (one on target) during Tuesday's 0-0 draw with Club Brugge.

Impact Schick and the rest of his attacking counterparts were effectively bottled up during a very defensive match contested largely in the middle-third. The striker is still looking for his first goal contribution across five UCL starts.

NOVEMBER 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Substitute option Wednesday Schick (groin) will be available off the bench against Atletico Madrid on Wednesday.

Impact Schick is back in the squad after having missed one match due to his groin problem, though he won't feature in the starting XI. With Schick not quite up to full match fitness, Adam Hlozek will make his seventh start of the season across Bundesliga and Champions League competition. Barring any setbacks, Schick should be in line to retake his spot on the pitch soon, perhaps even against RB Leipzig on Saturday.

OCTOBER 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Game time decision for Wednesday Schick (groin) will be a game time call for Wednesday's UCL clash against Atletico Madrid, manager Xabi Alonso announced Tuesday.

Impact Schick missed Saturday's draw with Wolfsburg due to a groin injury and he will now be questionable against Atletico in the Champions League as well. Adam Hlozek could continue at center forward if necessary in his absence.

OCTOBER 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Out Saturday Schick isn't available Saturday against Wolfsburg due to injury.

Impact Schick hasn't scored in seven straight appearances and now something has put him on the sidelines. Usually a guaranteed start, he'll hope to return by Wednesday's UCL match against Atletico Madrid while Jeremie Frimpong helps to fill the gap in the lineup.

OCTOBER 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Two shots against Schalke Schick took two off target shots and created a chance during Saturday's match with Schalke.

Impact Schick was held off the scoresheet as he continues to have a slow start to the season. The forward has just two goals in nine league starts as he's yet to find the form that led him to 24 goals a year ago. Schick was subbed off in the 72nd minute with an eye towards Leverkusen's mid week clash with Porto.

OCTOBER 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Takes three shots in UCL loss Schick took three shots on target in Tuesday's 2-0 Champions League defeat against FC Porto.

Impact Schick's first-half penalty shot was saved by Porto goalkeeper Diogo Costa, and although he remained a threat in the game he was never able to find a breakthrough into the net on Tuesday. He has now taken 12 shots (three on target) in the Champions League this season and he's still looking for his first goal.

OCTOBER 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Shut down in loss Schick failed to shoot, creating one chance in Friday's 4-0 loss to Bayern Munich.

Impact Schick had the quietest day of his season by far, being utterly taken out of the game by an excellent Bayern defense. The striker is a solid option in almost any other matchup but the speed and technicality of a brilliant Bayern backline proved to be too much to handle for Schick.

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Leader in shots, chances created Schick took three shots (two on goal) and created three chances during Saturday's 1-1 draw with Werder Bremen.

Impact Schick was held off the scoresheet as Leverkusen found just one goal during Saturday's draw. The forward didn't cross, but led Leverkusen in both shots and chances created in the draw.

SEPTEMBER 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Drought continues Schick had three shots (zero on goal) in Saturday's 3-0 loss against 1899 Hoffenheim.

Impact Schick has yet to score in the 2022/23 edition of the Bundesliga. Yes it's only been three matches but coming off a brilliant 24-goal showing last time out the hope was that Schick would build on those elite numbers. Unfortunately it appears he is slowly regressing to his career-norms, likely putting him around 10-15 goals on the season, still solid, but not competing for the golden boot.

AUGUST 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Scoring boots missing Schick took three shots (one on goal), crossed once inaccurately and created two chances during Saturday's 2-1 loss to Augsburg.

Impact Schick was held off the scoresheet as Leverkusen found just one goal on Saturday. The forward finished with the third highest amount of shots and chances created on the team in the loss.

AUGUST 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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AUGUST 11, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Fires four shots Schick took four shots (three on goal) during Saturday's 1-0 loss to Dortmund.

Impact Schick was held off the scoresheet, but wasn't alone as Leverkusen were shutout on Saturday. The forward didn't cross or create a chance but his four shots led Leverkusen in the loss.

AUGUST 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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AUGUST 3, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

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JULY 30, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS